How to Write Off Unpaid Invoices in Xero
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Select 'Invoices' from the list of options.
After that, tap the 'Awaiting Payment' tab to proceed.
Find and open the unpaid invoice you want to write off.
Subsequently, click the 'More Options' button in the top-right corner.
Pick 'Create and Apply Credit' from the choices.
Once done, review the details and click 'Approve' or 'Save'.
After completing these steps, the unpaid invoice from your Xero account will be written off instantly.
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